St James Church of England Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Northampton, East Midlands NN5 7AG · West Northamptonshire
#351 of 1,516 primary schools in East Midlands
#4769 of 15,697 nationally
About St James Church of England Primary School
St James Church of England Primary School is a academy primary located in Northampton, in the West Northamptonshire local authority of East Midlands, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 445 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 65.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 351st of 1,516 ranked primary schools in East Midlands. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (90th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (39th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 445; capacity filled 98.9%.
There are 119 schools in Northampton; St James Church of England Primary School ranks 43rd of 119 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)69%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)19%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)25.9%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for St James Church of England Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 445
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 25.9%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 98.9%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 69%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 19%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near St James Church of England Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Earl Spencer Primary School
Northampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
352 students · 790 m away
Lyncrest Primary School
Northampton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
228 students · 864 m away
Spring Lane Primary School
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
434 students · 927 m away
Castle Academy
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
455 students · 1.2 km away
Chiltern Primary School
Northampton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
133 students · 1.2 km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
160 students · 1.3 km away
Northampton International Academy
Northampton · Academy all-through · Ages 4–18
1,754 students · 1.3 km away
Bosworth Independent School
St. Georges Avenue · Independent secondary · Ages 11–22
220 students · 1.4 km away
Millway Primary School
Northampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
343 students · 1.6 km away
Kings Heath Primary Academy
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
350 students · 1.6 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in East Midlands with a comparable Pupils on roll.
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445 students
Weston Favell CofE Primary School
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446 students
Loatlands Primary School
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446 students
Monkshouse Primary Academy
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Old Basford School
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Frequently asked questions
Is St James Church of England Primary School a good school?
St James Church of England Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 65.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #351 of 1,516 in East Midlands. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does St James Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
St James Church of England Primary School ranks #351 of 1,516 primary schools in East Midlands and #4769 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St James Church of England Primary School?
St James Church of England Primary School had 445 students in 2025.
Is St James Church of England Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
St James Church of England Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near St James Church of England Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St James Church of England Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.